Obituaries

Jan 25, 2016

Ludwig Roger F. Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 78 of Grant/Mahtomedi Went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016. Survived by wife Nancy of 48 years; children Roger, Michael, & Amy; grandchildren Rachel, Stephen, Noah, Cyrus, & Asher; siblings Peter Ludwig, Bill Ludwig and Pat Botzet. Roger was a missionary in the Bahamas, proudly served in the...

Jan 25, 2016

Thomas Lyons Age 89, of White Bear Lake Died peacefully on January 25, 2016. Born March 1, 1926 and raised in Cresco, IA by his parents Gerald E. and Florence Drewry Lyons, he served in the Navy in World War II and then settled in Minnesota. He worked as an attorney for 3M for 40 years, retiring in 1989. He...

Jan 23, 2016

Drake (Kolbeck) Linda L. Age 70 of White Bear Lake Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died suddenly on January 23 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents Anton and Ella (Lehmann) Kolbeck and brothers: Anton, Richard, and Donald. Survived by her husband Tom of 50 years, loving sons: Timothy (Mary) and Jeffrey (Laura) and grandchildren: Elias, Isabel, Claire,...

Jan 19, 2016

FOHRMAN (nee D’ANNUNZIO) Elvira Rose “Ronnie” Longtime Resident of Little Canada Passed Away January 19, 2016 at Age 90 Elvira was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 18, 1925 to Rose and Attillio D’Annunzio. She was raised in Philadelphia while surrounded by her Italian heritage. Throughout her life, Elvira was a caretaker to her children and later, her grandchildren. After...

Jan 18, 2016

Clare T. Swanson Passed away peacefully at home at age 98 Surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 18, 2016 Preceded in death by her husband, Larry; son, Larry Jr., her dear loving sisters, Lucille and Rita; and other beloved family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Dan (Kris), Jim (Ann), and Joel (Kathy); grandchildren, Luke, Maggie, Nick...

Jan 16, 2016

Munson, Jr., Harry C Veteran, Lifelong East Sider, Age 86 Harry worked for the City of St. Paul for many, many years. He will be remembered for his steadfastness, honesty and integrity in both his work and family life. He was a caregiver and took care of not only his children and grandchildren but many other relatives throughout their lives....

Jan 16, 2016

Jan 15, 2016

TONI CHERYL ANDERSON (nee Mangine) Age 64 of Superstition Mountain, AZ Passed Away Peacefully on January 16, 2016 at The Villa Hospice, Unexpectedly of a Stroke. Born in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor Mangine (nee Kubiszewski). Toni was raised in St. Paul and Lake Elmo. She married the love of her life,...

Jan 15, 2016

Wind Carl J. Age 92 of St. Paul, Owner: John Wind Sr. Sheet Metal WWII Army Veteran, Sgt in the 556th Engineer Heavy Pontoon Battalion. Passed away peacefully on January 15, 2016. Beloved father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Preceded in death by Dolores (nee Koziol) his beloved wife of 61 years; parents John & Anna Wind; siblings Helen, Betty, John, Fr....

Jan 15, 2016

Matthew Henry Sprangers Beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Friend Born on July 13th, 1922 in St. Cloud, MN to Rose and Mathias Sprangers. Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict, Burlington Northern employee and Past Commander of VFW Post #5. Preceded in death by wife, Dolores (McKliget). Survived by children, Mark (Susan), Susan (Robert), Cindy (Greg), John (Mary...

Jan 15, 2016

Jan 15, 2016

Cook, Flemie Age 94 of Elk River formerly St. Paul’s Upper Levy. Preceded in death by husbands Frank and Leonard, her son Robert & grand daughter Melissa. Survived by her son Tom (Denise) of Elk River. Grand children Brian, Joseph & Jason and great grandson Garett. Also by daughter in law Joyce Cook of St. Paul. Honorary grand children Olivia,...

Jan 11, 2016

Charles “Chuck” Michael O’Neil Age 88 of White Bear Lake Passed Away on January 11, 2016 Chuck was born on January 2, 1928 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Mary (nee Drain) and John O’Neil. After graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard. While on a train, traveling to Alaska for the coast guard, he met his future wife, Muriel Hildebrandt....

Jan 8, 2016

Sandra R. Henton (nee Santa Palumbo) Preceded in death by parents Vincenzo Palumbo & Mary Scalise and siblings Albert, Donald, Joseph, Dorothy, Clement & Gloria. Survived by husband Walter; daughters Sonseere Henton Goldenberg & Gina Henton-Olson (Les); grandchildren Marlene Goldenberg (Robert Patrick VI), Carolyn Goldenberg (Ben Welken), Emma Olson & Adriana Goldenberg; siblings Dianne & Dolores; beloved first cousins Annuziata,...

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 6, 2016

Jan 5, 2016

Kathleen Marie Kloetzke (nee Hershaw) “Kitty” ~ Age 59 of St. Paul’s Eastside Kathleen was born on April 8, 1956 in Burlington, Iowa. When her father, Donald, passed away, her mother, Gloria, moved the family to Minnesota. Kitty had worked for several years in different hotel chains. Although she had difficulty due to MS, it did not stop her from...

Jan 5, 2016

Hagen, Arline J. (nee Wilke) Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma Age 89 of Maplewood. Passed away after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her four children on January 5, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Floyd; sister Doris Thorvig and brother Ruben Wilke. Survived by children Pat (Sharon Olson), Cheryl (Gay Noble), Diane Kaupp (Rocky) and Mary (and...

Jan 5, 2016

Michele A. Johnson (nee LaBrasseur) Age 53 of East St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2016 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Richard LaBrasseur. Survived by devoted husband of 29 years, James; sons, Michael, David and Connor; mother, Donna LaBrasseur; sisters, Lori (Peter) Sauer...

Jan 3, 2016